Market outlook
Stable Outlook 2/10
The sourced sale records show transactions across multiple grades but do not establish a consistent upward or downward trend; exceptional high-grade sales should not be treated as representative of ordinary copies.
Next months. Likely to remain condition-sensitive, with modest ordinary-copy prices and occasional premiums for exceptional grades; available evidence is insufficient to predict price movement.
Long term. Potential interest is likely to be driven mainly by vintage Topps set collecting and condition scarcity; no reliable print-run data or long-term appreciation evidence was found.
History
Gil Garrido was a real baseball player, not a fictional character. MLB identifies him as Gil Gonzalo Garrido, born in Panama City, Panama, who debuted in the major leagues on April 24, 1964.
1972
- Card #758 depicts Garrido as an Atlanta Brave and is listed in the 1972 Topps set.
- The card is a high-number card in Series 6 of the 1972 set.
- Garrido played shortstop and other infield positions; MLB records 207 career hits and one home run.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Regular base card; high-number issue
- First printed in
- 1972 Topps
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Medium
- Card #758 is identified as a Series 6 high number in the 1972 Topps checklist.
- graded's reported population is limited to graded submissions and is not a measure of the total number printed or surviving.
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect centering, corners, edges, surface, and print quality; high-number status alone does not establish the condition of an individual copy.
Storage. Use a clean protective sleeve and rigid holder, and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Authenticity. Compare the card's design, number, player, and team with recognized catalog entries; consider professional authentication for valuable or questionable copies.
